Red Meat And Sausages Increase The Risk Of Diabetes

Ivan Red Jr. Author: Ivan Red Jr. Time for reading: ~2 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
Red Meat And Sausages Increase The Risk Of Diabetes

A diet rich in meat and meat products can increase the risk of type II diabetes in men ...

According to US researchers, a diet rich in meat and meat products may increase the risk of type II diabetes in men.

 

Type II diabetes is the most common type of diabetes mellitus, in which the pancreas secretes the hormone insulin, but its secretion is inadequate to the needs of the body's cells. This means that insulin is released in less than the required amount or the cells do not respond to the action of insulin. This condition, in which cells are insensitive to insulin, is called insulin resistance. In response to this insensitivity, the beta cells of the pancreas begin to produce and secrete more insulin to affect the insensitive cells. However, insulin fails to get glucose from the blood into the cells of the muscles, liver and fat, and blood sugar remains high.

 

Dr. Lawrence De Koning and colleagues at the Department of Public Health at Harvard University in the United States are analyzing different diets and their impact on blood sugar levels and the risk of developing diabetes. They found that frequent consumption of certain types of protein increases the risk of the disease.


The researchers conducted a large-scale study that collected data on more than 40,000 volunteers over 20 years. All participants in the study were male and at the beginning of the project did not suffer from cardiovascular disease, cancer or diabetes.


Every four years, participants completed questionnaires about their dietary preferences, lifestyle, and health problems. At the end of the study, 2,700 of the volunteers were diagnosed with type II diabetes.

 


According to the researchers, taking into account other risk factors, the highest risk of developing diabetes (12%) was observed in participants whose diet was low in carbohydrates, but rich in proteins and fats of animal origin.

 

Dr. De Koning points to red meat and sausages as the main culprits in the development of diabetes.

 

Red meat is a major source of iron. A number of scientific studies show that excessive accumulation of iron in the body can cause the so-called. oxidative stress, in which cells are damaged as a result of excessive oxidation. With increased iron intake, oxidative stress is observed in all organs and systems, but especially in the pancreas. Due to the high content of iron in meat, its daily consumption can affect the proper secretion of insulin and become a prerequisite for the development of diabetes.

 

Processed meats and sausages also increase the risk of pancreatic disorders due to the presence of various colors, flavors and preservatives.


The authors of the study remind that following a balanced and varied diet, as well as regular physical activity reduce the risk of health problems, including diabetes.


The results of the study were presented at the annual conference of the American Diabetes Association.

 

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